New Pre-Amp purchase advice

gp4jesus

Helping a friend* decide upon a new pre-amp purchase - current pre amp, a Meitner PA-6i is RIP. I thank you in advance the knowledgeable members of the Polk forum to offer good advice.
*he got me into this crazy hobby over 40 years ago!

Budget: Around $1K, give or take. He’s considering a new $700 Adcom GFP-815 but open to suggestions. Primary interest: a TT input for low output MC cartridges. Other line inputs needed too.

Remaining system components: Mission 775SM TT with Audioquest 404i cartridge, Krell KSA 100 MkII power amp driving Thiel CS 3.5’s.”

1000 thanks in advance, Tony

Nightfall

How about a modded Dared MC-7P? Has phono preamp & dual pre outs.

maxward

Will this handle the low-output of the Audioquest?^^^

VR3

@TroyD has that adcom pre in the fs section

TroyD

THE Adcom to own s the GFP 750.....at the price I’m dealing at, you can pick up a nice outboard phono stage and still come in under budget

gp4jesus

On behalf of my friend, Me-da-WAH-see*.

He’s in the market for a new pre-amp. I asked for advice for the same.

Grazie - Italian for thank you.

*language of Ghana: “I thank you!”

Have a great Thanksgiving.

TroyD

Well then you are in the wrong place......I took new as in “new to me”.......specificity and context are important

george daniel

To the original poster,, seriously consider the Adcom that Troy has,,it is that good!

invalid

george daniel wrote: »

To the original poster,, seriously consider the Adcom that Troy has,,it is that good!

That it is, I think it would be near impossible to find a new preamp that sounds as good at this price point.

george daniel

^^^^^^what he said^^^^^^

gp4jesus

george daniel wrote: »

To the original poster,, seriously consider the Adcom that Troy has,,it is that good!

That it is, I think it would be near impossible to find a new preamp that sounds as good at this price point.[/quote]

Not my call but I’ll pass along your opinions.

Eclexian

Yeah, just to clear, I would generally prefer “freshly manufactured,” if you like. I want to have a warranty. (I’m the “friend” Tony mentioned in his opening post. I’ve opened an account of my own.

Thanks!

audioluvr

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BAT-VK-31SE-Stereo-Tube-Preamplifier-Balanced-Audio-Technology-VK31SE-Remote-/324854366793?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

treitz3

Eclexian wrote: »

Yeah, just to clear, I would generally prefer “freshly manufactured,” if you like. I want to have a warranty. (I’m the “friend” Tony mentioned in his opening post. I’ve opened an account of my own.

Thanks!

Welcome to Club Polk. I have 2 questions;
1 - Is a remote a requirement?
2 - Do you want a tubed pre or a SS pre?

Tom

Eclexian

Thanks for asking, Tom. A remote would be very nice, but is not an absolute requirement; and preference is for solid-state over tubes.

maxward

Solid state, with a remote and a warranty: Schiit Freya S for $599. Then add a phono stage of your choice. Troy’s Adcom if you can live without the warranty.

gp4jesus

I’ve been a member of this forum about 13 years. This is first time in several years I’ve had to deal w/pettiness at this level. I’ve relied upon Polkie’s for sound advice on… sound for 13 years. I’m not criticizing the value of the sale item. Only the seller’s attitude.

Let’s re-visit the OP:

The words “new & advice” were in the subject line

In the OP body…
[I was] Helping a friend” decide upon a new* pre-amp purchase…
(there is that* word again)

I thank you in advance the knowledgeable members of the Polk forum to offer good advice*. (there is that* word again)

Budget: Around $1K, give or take. He’s considering a new* $700 Adcom GFP-815… (there is that* word again)

New appeared 3 times, advice appeared twice - who’s the villain Troy?

TroyD wrote: »

Well then you are in the wrong place....

wrong place for advice?! Is this the Polk Forum or Troy’s Forum?

TroyD wrote: »

I took new as in “new to me”.......

your fault for not asking for clarification.

TroyD wrote: »

specificity and context are important

so is reading carefully before going off half cocked.

GLWTS Troy. From the others that chimed in, I have no doubt someone will get a great deal

Have a great Thanksgiving & Christmas

Clipdat

Nightfall

I'm an idiot.

audioluvr

Nightfall wrote: »

I'm an idiot.

Don't beat yourself up. We all knew that but didn't have the heart to tell you.

audioluvr

Well I suppose I'll admit that too. On a happier note, how about this one?

https://www.marantz.com/en-us/product/amplifiers/pm6007

Clipdat

He's looking for a preamp and you suggested an integrated that doesn't even have pre-outs.

Maybe cut back on the drunk posting.

george daniel

maxward wrote: »

Solid state, with a remote and a warranty: Schiit Freya S for $599. Then add a phono stage of your choice. Troy’s Adcom if you can live without the warranty.

Was that comment really necessary?

TroyD

Look man, 93.2% of the gear that is discussed, recommended and circulated around here is used. Previously titled. Already enjoyed and out of warranty. So “new” doesn’t automatically equate to factory fresh. So, yeah, the question is a easily misunderstood. My point being, if you have specific parameters.....spell them out. I didn’t really mean anything assholish by the comment but if it put your bloomers in a bunch, by all means.....pound sand and kick rocks. I’m losing .03 seconds over it.

maxward

Not worth it…

gp4jesus

george daniel wrote: »

maxward wrote: »

…Troy’s Adcom if you can live without the warranty.

Was that comment really necessary?

Maxward thought so.

My friend’s warranty requirement is clear. He intimated to me by text: his NEW pre-amp must check the “warranty” box.

Maxward must like to beat a dead horse.

BlueFox

What was the issue with his comment? He suggested new gear, and used gear.

gp4jesus

TroyD wrote: »

Look man, 93.2% of the gear that is discussed, recommended and circulated around here is used. Previously titled. Already enjoyed and out of warranty. So “new” doesn’t automatically equate to factory fresh. So, yeah, the question is a easily misunderstood. My point being, if you have specific parameters.....spell them out. I didn’t really mean anything assholish by the comment but if it put your bloomers in a bunch, by all means.....pound sand and kick rocks. I’m losing .03 seconds over it.

You could have & should have “walked” away. Instead…

93.2%?! Are you the Forum advice & sales statistician?

Are you also the Forum “Advice” rule maker?
“Rule 1. When asking for advice, you must say…”

Or did someone die and leave you in charge of statistics and advice rules?

Again “Advice was in the subject line and the MSG body as “good advice. “Advice” was in my POLITE follow up:

“On behalf of my friend, Me-da-WAH-see*.

He’s in the market for a new pre-amp. I asked for advice for the same.

Grazie - Italian for thank you.

*language of Ghana: “I thank you!”

Have a great Thanksgiving.”

Then you had your meltdown. I did not so much as hint he might be interested in your Adcom, just advice. You assumed, then took it personally. Own up to it and move on.

The others confirmed it a great deal. You’ll sell it. Just not on your schedule. Christmas is too close for most people.

Take it easy. GLWTS

Have a great Thanksgiving and a better Christmas.

Clipdat

tonyb

tonyb

For what it's worth, this is the internet in case some forgot and at times we lose the meaning behind comments. Troy, if anyone ever got a chance to know him and his posting style, doesn't do as shole responses and especially for no reason.

Just sayin....